Valentine’s Day plans do not necessarily have to result in a last minute phone call and plea to your local Chinese for any available table. Here at Totally Dublin we have compiled a Milk Tray-free guide to an alternative and quixotic evening.
The Beanbag Cinema
Providing the most comfortable seats on the Dublin entertainment scene, The Beanbag Cinema will screen True Romance in the luxury four star Hampton Hotel. A tale of prostitution, cocaine and murder, it is the quintessential Valentine’s Day flick. Double beanbags are available for those who wish to share with a beloved or are an economical suggestion for two cash-strapped friends.
Time: 7.30pm
Price: €10
Junior Spesh: The Heatwave Valentine’s Day Carnival
The very few who didn’t make Rio for Carnival this year can still enjoy a similar vibe and sound in Middle Abbey Street. The Twisted Pepper will host London natives The Heatwave, who bring their Jamaican mixtapes and dance moves to the back of Arnotts. The height of romance.
Time: 10pm
Price: €10
The St. Valentine’s Day Céilí
For those who still squirm at the awkwardness you felt in 6th class when being forced to take part in Irish Dancing, it is about time you moved on. Taking place in the rather cool loft of the Grand Social, the St. Valentine’s Day Céilí promises some light-hearted dancing, sean-nós and live music. If that doesn’t swing it for you, the fact that all proceeds go to charitable causes should. Oh and there’s a raffle…
Time: 8pm
Price: €10
Smutty Science Valentine’s Show
Scientific Sue leads a tongue-in-cheek approach to explaining the chemistry of love in this entertaining and humorous show. Lubricate yourself with a complimentary glass of Prosecco and let Sue enlighten you about the more interesting aspects of the central science in her Blumenthalesque style. Just as a quick heads-up, some audience participation will be required for certain experiments.
Time: 7pm
Price: €10
